1687 TERTIO James II 5/-. Well struck, very slight hay marking o/w practically as struck with tiny natural reverse rim indentation near 16 of date (not an edge knock). Nicer than any example that has been offered for sale or at auction in recent years. Definitely a wow coin. S-3407 cat EF £4250, unpriced higher. (P)

1737 Death of John Conduitt medal. Draped bust right rev Truth introduces Conduitt to Hampden & Newton AE, 58mm, by J S Tanner. Eimer 538 cat £250. Contemporary edge filing, light chocolate aEF. Conduitt was a member of Parliament Master of the Royal Mint & a writer. He was married to Isaac Newton's niece. (P)